Chasing greatness

Our annual summer cruise started with a week in Normandy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing which was the start of the allied invasion of occupied Europe. Our yacht Freya is based

Perfect conditions and a well cared-for boat that is also a lively performer gives Nic Compton a good impression

Phil Christodolou never planned to own a classic boat but a chance meeting with a neighbouring berth-holder led to him buying and restoring one of Dunkirk’s best known Little Ships

Point higher and sail faster – every yacht can benefit from an optimal rig setup. Ali Wood finds out from the experts how it’s done